Thursday, June 06, 2013

Saint Hilarion, the fervent zealot for the veneration of
the holy icons, was born in 775 and had Cappadocia as his homeland.
About 806-811 he became Abbot of the Monastery of Dalmatus (see May 30),
but was exiled by the Emperor Leo the Armenian, and later again by
Theophilus; he was set free by the pious Empress Theodora, and again
became Abbot of the Monastery of Dalmatus from 843 to 845, until the
time of his repose.

Apolytikion in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone

The image of God, was faithfully preserved in you, O Father. For
you took up the Cross and followed Christ. By Your actions you taught us
to look beyond the flesh for it passes, rather to be concerned about
the soul which is immortal. Wherefore, O Holy Hilarion, your soul
rejoices with the angels.

Kontakion in the First Tone

Though cast into the fire, thou wast not burnt, O righteous
Hilarion, wise Father most godly of spirit; for thou hadst the dew of
Christ God refreshing thee mightily. Since thou hast accomplished
struggles far above nature, thou, O valiant athlete, dost rejoice with
the righteous; with them now remember us.